File #: 24-509    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ceremonial Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/26/2024 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 5/14/2024 Final action:
Title: 9:06 A.M. - Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County
Sponsors: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Attachments: 1. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month_2024

Memorandum

 

 

Date:                                          May 14, 2024

 

To:                                          The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors

 

From:                                          Johanna DeLong, Assistant Clerk of the Board

 

Subject:                     Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

 

Executive Summary:

 

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 AS MATERNAL
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY

                                          WHEREAS, maternal mental health is an issue of great concern to Lake County’s parents, families, health care providers, and our community at large; and

                     WHEREAS, struggles with mental health can affect any mother, regardless of age, race, or income level; and

                                          WHEREAS, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are mothers experience struggles with their maternal mental health at higher rates than their white counterparts; and

                                          WHEREAS, many women are not adequately informed about, screened, or treated for pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders; and

                                          WHEREAS, heightened awareness and stigma reduction are essential for improving outcomes for mothers, children, families, and communities; and

                                          WHEREAS, pregnancy and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are highly treatable through therapeutic intervention, community-based supportive services, and medication; and

                                          WHEREAS, health service providers and community support systems must be able to identify risk factors and symptoms in order to provide prompt diagnosis, treatment, and support services that enable full and speedy recovery; and

WHEREAS, Mother-Wise is a countywide nonprofit that provides respectful, informative, and judgment-free support to Lake County mothers and caregivers so that maternal mental health issues are destigmatized, and all aspects of motherhood are honored. They conduct mental health screenings, offer one on one check-ins with trained staff, provide virtual and in-person support groups, classes, and workshops, operate a donation closet of baby and maternity items, provide car seats to families in need, and much more. All of their services are free, and they support thousands of Lake County moms a year. Mother-Wise supports all the grandmothers, daughters, aunties, sisters, and mothers of Lake County coming together in support of maternal mental health month. Maternal mental health now leads to stronger families and communities tomorrow. 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake does hereby designate the month of May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Lake County and does commend this observance to all citizens.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024.

 

ATTEST:                     SUSAN PARKER                     COUNTY OF LAKE

                     Clerk to the Board

 

By:                                                                                     

                                           Chair, Board of Supervisors

 

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Recommended Action:  Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month.